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Alternate Name
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Maryland Coalition, Family Navigator
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Description
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FAMILY PEER SUPPORT: Peers support services for parents, caregivers, and families of a child who has developmental delays or behavioral health differences. Peers are knowledgeable about services throughout Maryland. Family Peer Support Specialists offer navigation to help families access resources. In-person and virtual support. Staff can help with: - Understand child development and know what to expect at each stage
- Learn about the services and supports available in the community
- Access early intervention services, regardless of income or insurance coverage
- Advocate for the child’s needs from the very beginning
- Identify the strengths and very best aspects of the child and the family
- Accept the child without feeling judged, ashamed, or guilty
- Openly talk about the challenges of parenting an infant or toddler
- Connect with other families who know what people may be going through
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
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Hours Of Operation
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Evenings and weekends by appointment.
Mon: 9AM 5PM
Tue: 9AM 5PM
Wed: 9AM 5PM
Thu: 9AM 5PM
Fri: 9AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or delays in cognitive development, social and emotional development, speech or language development, fine motor skill development, and gross motor skill development. Also serves undocumented people.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Apply online.
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Documents Required
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None.
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Normal Wait Times
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One week or less.
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Programs at this agency
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Maryland Coalition of Families, Family Peer Support, Mental Health
Maryland Coalition of Families, Family Peer Support, Gambling
Maryland Coalition of Families, Family Peer Support, Substance Use
Maryland Coalition of Families, Family Peer Support, LGBTQ+
Maryland Coalition of Families, Young Adult Peer Support
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Fax Number
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410-730-8331
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Main
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410-730-8267
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Main Email Address
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[email protected]
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Sites offering this Program
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8950 State Route 108
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